Schools & Educational Visits At The Yorkshire Air Museum

Description

The Yorkshire Air Museum Learning Programme
Discover our exciting range of curriculum-linked workshops for schools. Our programmes span a timeline from 1300 to 1949 & cover a range of topics including history & STEM. Workshops can be tailored to meet the requirements of your group & we are happy to work with you to ensure the visit supports your learning objectives. Please let us know when booking if you have any specific requests.

Workshops include guided activities with group participation, demonstrations, displays & access to artefacts from our collection. Each session lasts approximately 45-50 minutes with a maximum of 20 pupils per group

Note: our workshops run on Thursdays & Fridays only. On other days, school groups are welcome to come for a self-guided visit.

Topic 1: The History of Flight – Past, Present & Future

Workshop 1: Development of Flight:
Principles of flying
Kites
Hot Air Balloons
Making a paper helicopter

Workshop 2: Pioneers of the Air:
Sir George Caley
The Wright Brothers
Emelia Earheart
Amy Johnson
Jet Pioneer Sir Frank Whittle

Workshop 3: Aircraft Development:
The Wright Flier
George Caley – Glider
Gas Bags (Air Ships)
DC3 Airliner
How a jet engine works

Topic 2: Hands on World War Two

Workshop 1: Life as a child in WWII:
Evacuation of school children
Rationing
Identity cards
Gas masks

Workshop 2: The iconic aircraft of WW2:
The History of Elvington
Bomber Command
The Halifax
Weaponry of WW2

Workshop 3: The Paratrooper Experience:
Role-play – what was it like to be a Paratrooper on 6th June 1944, preparing to land in Normandy?
Includes sound effects – the guide will provide advance warning.

These activities are suitable for Key Stages 1 & 2. Please note that we also welcome other age groups. Please contact us at & we will tailor your visit accordingly.

We prefer to welcome groups with a maximum of 60 children. If your group is larger & you still wish to have guided activities, contact us to discuss the best way to organise a successful & visit.

What do we provide:
Access to an indoor space for the duration of your visit is included. We provide you with a generic school visit risk assessment, which you can use & adapt. The group organiser is welcome to visit the site free of charge in advance to assist with their planning. Each school visit operates under the guidelines of our Child & Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding policy, which is available electronically upon request.

School group booking rates:
£7 per child for workshops / £4.50 self-guided.
1 free adult per 10 children.
Free coach parking.
Schools returning within 1 year are offered a 20% discount.

Additional information:
We have no restrictions on taking photos or video as long as teachers have full approval from parents.
Weatherproof clothing is recommended as there will be some movement around the site.
The Museum has a shop where children can purchase small souvenirs.
The Museum is open from 10am to 5pm during Summer and from 10am to 4pm during Winter. We are closed on Wednesdays during Winter.